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Updated: 2005 Alpina B7 |
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The BMW 760i – with its 12 cylinders – is unquestionably one of the finest and most comfortable saloons in the luxury segment. Alpina based the B7 on the BMW 7 Series with V8 engine as it offers an ideal 50 / 50 weight balance, whilst also weighing around 150 kg less than the comparable V12 model. |
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New: 2005 Alpina B5 Touring |
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At a modest 2,500rpm one has 200 horsepower with which to play. At 5,500 rpm the maximum 500 horsepower are reached, but the fun doesn’t stop there: the engine maintains 500 horsepower up to maximum revs of 6,000rpm. A very wide power band, therefore, across which the B5 provides immediate and optimum power. |
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New: 2005 Saleen S281 3-Valve Mustang |
13/05/2005 |
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The S281 3-Valve Mustang is yet another fine example of Saleen's proven Mustang tuning capability. The V8 produces 325 bhp at
5200 rpm and 340 lb ft of torque at 4500 rpm, compared to 290 bhp at 5100 rpm and
330 lb ft of torque at 4100 for last year’s normally aspirated V8. An additional 35bhp, you betcha! |
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New: 2005 Saleen S7 Twin Turbo |
13/05/2005 |
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When America’s first mid-engine exotic supercar went on sale in 2002, the S7 was the only street-legal car in the U.S. with more than 500 horsepower and 500 lb ft of torque. During the past 3 years 750 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque have been developed, numbers the competition will be chasing
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Updated: 2005 Saleen S281 SC Mustang |
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The 2005 S281 is
Saleen's first all-new car in this market segment since they began manufacturing automobiles more than two decades ago. And by 'new', that means changes are more than skin deep. There is an all-new all-aluminum 281-cubic-inch 3-valve V8 matched to a slick-shifting 5-speed manual gearbox. |
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New: 2005 Leblanc Mirabeau |
12/05/2005 |
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The LeBlanc Mirabeau, is the newest car from Wysstec. A real piece of art with the race spirit. To reach the maximum of lightweight building and race feeling the car interior is optimized for maximum of speed and acceleration. With this kind of potential, the Mirabeau really does belongs on the racing track, not the road. |
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New: 2005 Maybach Exelero Concept |
12/05/2005 |
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The Maybach high-performance show car "Exelero" was unveiled to the world for the first time this afternoon in the Tempodrom in Berlin. The 700bhp two-seater with a V-12 bi-turbo engine is a unique custom model produced for Fulda Reifenwerke, who is using the Maybach for a newly developed generation of wide tyres. |
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New:
2006 Porsche 997
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12/05/2005 |
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Porsche today released initial details and photography of its next generation all-wheel drive 911 model – the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. The new version offers significantly more engine, braking and handling performance than its highly respected predecessor. With 325 bhp and 273 lb-ft it packs a mean 1¾ inches wider body. |
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As with the previous version, the Carrera 4’s all-wheel drive system has a multi-disk viscous coupling that transfers between 5 and 40 percent of the driving force permanently to the front wheels. This feature provides excellent handling in curves, straight-line stability at high speeds, and improved traction on slippery roads. |
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New: 2005 Subaru WRX 300 |
11/05/2005 |
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Subaru is continuing its tradition of introducing coveted special editions with the launch of the new Impreza WRX 300.On sale from late May, the WRX 300 will feature a Prodrive Performance Pack boosting power to 261 bhp and torque to 257 lb ft for a 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds and top speed in excess of 145 mph. |
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New: 2005 TechArt 997 911 Carrera Cabriolet |
11/05/2005 |
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TechArt now also offers engine tuning for both water-cooled six-cylinder engines of the Carrera and Carrera S, coupe or cabriolet. The TechArt power kits TA 097/1 for the 3.6-liter version and TA 097/S1 for the Carrera S with 3.8-liter displacement each consist of a sport air filter and newly programmed engine electronics. |
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New: 2004 Orca Engineering C113 |
09/05/2005 |
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Rene Beck's vision of a supercar is the Orca C113 and for the past 15 years, Rene has financed development of a car which rivals the Pagani Zonda, Porsche Carrera GT and Ferrari's Enzo. Rene states ''We will build the fastest road car in the world.'' Rene's project began in 1987, but just recently the first car was completed. |
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Updated: 2003 Ascari
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08/05/2005 |
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The Ascari KZ1 was designed and developed to achieve supercar performance with a race-bred aerodynamic package, whilst also incorporating a carbon fibre chassis and body, and using technology which is employed by many of today's leading Formula 1 and Sports car teams. |
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New: 2005 Maserati Pininfarina 75th Birdcage Concept |
08/05/2005 |
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Pininfarina revives the historical theme of the true dream car in a synthesis of the vision of the three companies, the vision being to combine exclusive design, sports DNA and technological innovation. The prototype is called the 75th Birdcage. |
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New: 2003 Cizeta Fenice TTJ Spyder |
06/05/2005 |
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The Fenice TTJ Spyder was designed by Marcello Gandini, the same man who designed the Cizeta Moroder V16T. The Spyder version of the Moroder V16T shares the same V16 engine but with a power boost: horsepower is up from 540 to 560, and torque has grown to 469 lb-ft. |
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New: 2006 Porsche 997
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06/05/2005 |
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The all-new 911 GT3 Cupwill be introduced in the 2006 Carrera Cup and continue for 2007 and 2008 in a new three-year programme. The existing model has been used in the Carrera Cup GB since the championship was introduced in 2003.The new model was officially unveiled at a reception at Porsche Cars Reading on the evening of Saturday 30 April. |
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New & Updated: 23 Cars |
01/05/2005 |
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From the DBR9, Caterham CSR260, Chrysler Firepower, Fuore Design BlackJag & XF 10 concepts, the Hulme F1, the HSV Clubsport, R8, Senator, Coupe4, and GTO, to the MC-12, MCC, SLR McLaren, CLK DTM AMG, 350Z Roadster & GT4, Novitec 575, Peugeot 907, Roock RST 580 R, Shelby Series 1 & more. |
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New: 1999 Honda Prelude Type SH |
26/04/2005 |
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Designed to be an aggressive sports coupe with superior handling, the Prelude is intended to appeal to drivers who will appreciate its high level of performance and refinement. Specific areas of improvement include enhanced handling, greater technical sophistication, more storage and utility and enhanced safety. |
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New: 2005 Honda Civic Si Concept |
26/04/2005 |
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The Civic Si Concept, made its world debut at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show, and provided a strong indication of the styling and performance direction for the all-new production Civic Si Coupe scheduled to debut later this year. |
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Updated: 2006 BMW E63 M6 |
16/04/2005 |
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The M6 is one of the most beautiful cars in the world - and at the same time the most sophisticated and powerful 6 Series there has ever been: five liters engine capacity, 10 cylinders, 507 bhp 383 lb-ft maximum torque, and engine speed beyond
the 8000 rpm limit. You have to admit, it looks stunning in this rich red paint scheme! |
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New: 2005 Cadillac STS 100 SAE |
16/04/2005 |
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General Motors revealed the most technologically integrated vehicle ever at last weeks opening of the 2005 SAE World Congress. The Cadillac STS SAE 100, which pays homage to SAE's 100th anniversary, will serve as a working laboratory that will aid engineers in developing future production vehicles. |
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New: 2005 Carlsson CK55 |
16/04/2005 |
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Even at first glance, the Carlsson CK55 holds out the promise of pure luxury coupled with great muscle. Impressive acceleration times and extremely agile handling with 560 bhp @ 6000 rpm lends the car Carlsson-typical characteristics. The torque produced by this power plant is a mighty 810 Nm at 2600 rpm. Wow.... |
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New: 2005 Carlsson CK55-RS |
16/04/2005 |
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The heart of the Carlsson CK55 RS is the supercharged 8-cylinder engine, which has been tuned to 560 bhp and can catapult the elegant saloon car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds. Air resistance finally puts an end to the relentless acceleration of the Carlsson CK55 RS at a speed well in excess of 300 km/h. |
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New: 2004 Carlsson CM50-K |
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After being 'breathed on' by Carlsson, the CM50 K puts no less than 430 bhp and 650 Nm @ 2800-4000 rpm onto the tarmac. Distinguished by the elegant Carlsson look, the 4-door coupé accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 5.2 sec. (standard: 6.1 sec.) and continues on to a top speed of 293 km/h. |
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New & Updated: TechArt Gallery |
13/04/2005 |
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Well I finally managed to find the time to update the TechArt Gallery. Resizing some 28 TechArt 997 911 Carrera S pictures, 45 GT Street S pictures and 16 GT Street pictures that were originally 25mb - 40mb in size was painful enough, but now I present to you, the updated TechArt Gallery. 'Njoy! |
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Requests & Update Part 1 |
10/04/2005 |
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During the past few months, many of you have written in and requested [some reasonable, others not] certain cars to be added to the site. Well, I have gathered up a few more pictures of certain requests and bundled them all together, along with some new additions to the as well. Further requests can be made <here>. |
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New: 2005 Hartge H1 |
07/03/2005 |
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Hartge takes care of the littlest shoot of the BMW family and provides an exclusive upgrade making it even sportier, more beautiful and above all, more faster. 118d and 120d will be brought up to 145 hp / 196 hp ; 330 lb-ft of torque by 2000 rpm for the 118d and even 390 lb-ft of torque by 2000 rpm for the 120d.
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In cooperation with the Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen, Mercedes-AMG has developed an exclusive model known as the CLS 55 AMG “IWC Ingenieur”. Only 55 units of the unique four-door coupe will be produced. The car has a powerful AMG 5.5-litre supercharged V8 engine and boasts exclusive equipment details. |
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New: 2005 Ac Schnitzer ACS3 E90 |
06/03/2005 |
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The newly released BMW E90 3 Series is true to the motto "The driving force" and the 3-series sets the standards for driving pleasure in a new dimension. The suspension encompasses a complete rehaul and antiroll bar kit with racing strut brace for the front. Visually a new kit, and improved engine performance. |
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New: Motorsport Archives |
04/03/2005 |
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Due to popular demand, I have introduced a Motorsport Archives section on the site. Currently, only the Formula One images are up from the Australian Grand Prix, and the Malaysian Grand Prix, but I hope to continually update the Motorsport Archives with new content each race event. WRC and V8 Supercars are coming soon! |
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New & Updated: Dodge Gallery |
03/03/2005 |
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10 new Dodge's from the Dodge Viper RT-10 Concept & RT-10 Concept in 2000 to the 2003 Dodge Magnum SRT-8 Concept. The Dodge Tomahawk motorbike has also been added. I was going to do the Audi gallery, but with over 1000 wallpapers to do, I just couldn't be bothered :). 'njoy! |
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New: 2005 Ferrari 575 GTC Evolizione |
01/03/2005 |
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The opening Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli 2005 race will take place on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 April at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari autodrome, Imola. The Italian GT championship will also kick off this weekend with the Ferrari 575 GTC Evoluzione and the 550M appearing in the main class and the 360 GTC in the N-GT category. |
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Updated: 2005 Ferrari F430 Spider |
27/03/2005 |
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Ferrari’s new drop-top includes a number of important technical features which give hints of the car’s F1 pedigree.
Designed by Pininfarina, the F430 Spider’s sinuous lines, in fact, were fine-tuned using state-of-the-art computer aerodynamics simulation programmes usually employed exclusively by the F1 team. |
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New: 2005 Nissan Azeal Concept |
25/03/2005 |
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The Nissan AZEAL Coupe Concept is a fresh interpretation of the classic sports coupe. The essence of the AZEAL is its clean, straightforward, agile exterior combined with a modern, driver-oriented, highly interactive interior. It features an aggressive body design with wide flares, short overhangs and turbocharged engine. |
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New: 2005 Nissan Sport Concept |
25/03/2005 |
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The Nissan Sport Concept, which has made its public world debut at the 2005 New York International Auto Show, is the latest in a series of dynamic performance / youth concept vehicles following the Nissan Actic and Nissan AZEAL concepts. |
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Updated: 2005 Chevrolet C6-R |
25/03/2005 |
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The two-car, factory-backed Chevrolet sports car program will compete in the production-based GT1 class (formerly GTS) of American Le Mans Series as well as the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans in France, a race where the Corvette has won its class for three out of the past four years. |
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Updated: 2003 Farboud GTS |
25/03/2005 |
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The Farboud GTS is an evolution of the GT and included is a powerful engine, lightweight high-tech construction of chassis and body, lightweight race type seating, powerful brakes, efficient aerodynamics and cooling all wrapped in an aggressive and beautiful styled body. |
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New: 2005 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 -
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Ford took the wraps off the 450-plus horsepower Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 show car at the New Year International Auto Show March 23. It is the most powerful factory-built Ford Mustang in history and will take to the street next year. |
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New & Updated: Porsche Gallery -
20/03/05 |
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I've spent the past 2 days updating and adding over 1,000 wallpaper sized Porsche images to the archives. From over 50 Carrera GT images, 50 Turbo and Turbo S pictures, 80 GT2 pictures, 40 GT3 pictures to the Boxster and Boxster S variants over the past 5 years. Enjoy! |
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New: 2005 Bertone Villa Concept -
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It has always been the aim of a Bertone concept car to exceed expectations: the emotion comes from an innovative idea, from a transgression of the rules. The Bertone Villa desire to break the rules, to rebel against the homogeneity of the contemporary car, to search for a new balance between design and emotion. |
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Updated: 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur -
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A little over two years ago Bentley Motors stunned the world by unveiling a Grand Tourer masterpiece, the Continental GT coupe. Now, only 12 months after the first deliveries of that extraordinarily successful car, Bentley announced the arrival of the fastest four-door in the company’s history, the Flying Spur. |
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New: 2005 Alpina B7 -
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After a 2 year absence from the tuning scene, everybody's favourite BMW tuner is back, this time with the newly face lifted BMW 7 series. Punching out close on 500 bhp under 2,000kgs, the new Alpina B7 takes over where the '03 spec B7 left off. |
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Updated: 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica -
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The Fioravanti-patented rotating roof concept allows the Superamerica driver to electrically drop the top in 10 seconds flat and is first production car to adopt electrochromic technology developed exclusively for glass surfaces of these dimensions, with Saint Gobain. |
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New: Sportec SP600M
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The internationally renowned Swiss auto conversion company Sportec not only blew away the 300 km mark for SUVs, but left the current world record of 282 km/h far behind by achieving a stunning 308km/h. This world speed record was accomplished in the presence of international journalists at the ATP test track. |
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13 Cars Added And Updated
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14/03/05 |
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Today I added and updated 13 various cars to the site. From the Alfa Romeo Brera, the Corvette C5-R, 2001 Z06, 2002 Z06, 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition, 2003 GTO, 2003 Maybach 57 & 62, the 2001 Nissan GTR Concept, 2001 M3 GTR, the 2004 Maserati Quattroporte, Opel Speedster and Speedster VX220 Turbo. |
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Updated: 2002 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
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With a maximum speed in excess of 300 km/h / 190 mph and a 6.0 liter V12 engine developing 460 horsepower, the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish is available as either a two or two plus two seat coupe. The V12 Vanquish will accelerate to 60 mph /100km/h in under 4.5 seconds and 160 km/h / 100 mph in under 10 seconds. |
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New: 2005 Mazdaspeed RX-8
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Back in 2003, Mazda released the Mazda RX-8 at the Tokyo Motorshow, displaying a new age rotary engine, and suicide doors. Today, Mazdaspeed, Mazda's in-house tuner company, has released the Mazdaspeed RX-8. Sporting a body kit, wheels, interior and engine upgrades, the RX-8 is now even better. |
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Updated: 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Volante
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The DB9 Volante is the 13th convertible from Aston Martin - joining a prestigious line-up of post-war convertibles that stretches back to the DB2 of 1950 and includes the DB4, DB5, DB6, DB7 and
V8. These images are only pre-release production pictures, but by the look of things the DB9 Volante looks good. |
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New: 1957 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing
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11/03/05 |
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Considered by many to be the car that put Mercedes Benz on the map, the 300SL Gullwing set the benchmark during the 1950's for its pure performance, passion and inevitably good looks. If you were living in the 50's this was the car by choice for connoisseurs and entrepreneurs a like. |
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Updated: 2005 Porsche Boxster
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Eight years after its first appearance, the Boxster is now in its second generation - and in the process it is becoming even more dynamic, more sporting, more self-confident. Indeed, this is no surprise considering that almost 80 per cent of all parts and components on the new Boxster model series are new. |
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Updated: 2005 Porsche Boxster S
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The 3.2-litre six-cylinder featured in the Boxster S now develops maximum output of 206 kW (280 bhp) whilst the
acceleration from 0 - 100 km/h in the Boxster now comes in 5.5 seconds. This extra power, combined with enhanced aerodynamics and improved streamlining, provides a higher top speed of 268 km/h. |
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Updated: 2005 Maybach 57S
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The all-new Maybach 57 S (the S stands for “Special”) will be celebrating its world premiere at the 75th Geneva Motor Show. By presenting a more powerful and individualised version of the Series 57 saloon, Maybach is responding to discerning customers’ desire for even greater engine output and dynamic handling.
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New: 2005 ASC Stinger - 11/03/2005 |
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The ASC GTO Stinger features several new, aggressive-looking body panels with carbon-fibre for low-volume production as well as a short-throw Tremec 6-speed transmission, a scooped hood, a state-of-the-art Sony Xplod sound and DVD system and a custom Borla “cat-back” dual exhaust. |
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New: 2005 Ad Tramontana - 11/03/2005 |
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A.D Tramontana is a rescue of certain elements of the long-forgotten classical models. The other main source of inspiration is no other than fighter planes, for example lateral intake vents and, especially, the tandem-like position of the two seats, that allows the perfection of the equilibrium.
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New: 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9
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Mitsubishi today announced that the Lancer Evolution IX high-performance 4WD sports sedan has a 2.0-liter intercooler-turbocharged engine powering all four wheels through an electronically controlled 4WD system, Evolution IX raises all dynamic performance parameters to a new level. |
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New: 2005 Brabus SLR
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With performance-improving fuel cooling, custom camshafts and an open racing exhausts system maximum power output of the supercharged V8 engine increases to 660 hp / 486 kW at 6,500 rpm. Thus equipped the SLR storms to 100 km/h from rest in just 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of up to 340 km/h. |
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New: 2005 Aston Martin AMV8 Vantage
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First shown as a concept car at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the V8 Vantage immediately caused a worldwide sensation as it allows Aston Martin to enter a new sector of the premium sports car market with a genuine alternative to other cars that are currently on offer. |
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New: 2005 Kleemann SLK55K S8
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Kleemann presents yet another high-performance car without comparison. Based on the new SLK 55 AMG from Mercedes-Benz, Kleemann produces a power output of 596
bhp and 770 Nm with a Stage 8 engine upgrade. The Kleemann SLK 55K S8 hits 100 kmh in just 3.7 seconds with 300kmh being electronically limited. |
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